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1 giorno fa · Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, known as the "Lion of the North", at the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631. From 1626 to 1629, Gustavus was engaged in a war with Poland–Lithuania, ruled by his Catholic cousin Sigismund, who also claimed the Swedish throne and had Imperial support.
26 apr 2024 · In 1631, Gustavus delivered a crushing blow to the Catholic League at the Battle of Breitenfeld. This victory wasn’t just a military win; it was a statement, a signal to the Protestant states that the “Lion of the North”was in their corner. But in 1632, the cost of this holy war came due.
10 mag 2024 · Detail of 1636 family Triumph portrait, Elizabeth's oldest daughter, Elisabeth of the Palatinate, and youngest son, Gustavus Adolphus of the Palatinate The military defeat removed the prospect of returning to Prague, and the entire family was forced to flee.
14 mag 2024 · His military success caused the tottering Protestants to call in Gustavus II Adolphus, King of Sweden. Soon, some of Ferdinand's allies began to complain about the excessive power exercised by Wallenstein, as well as the ruthless methods he used to finance his vast army.
5 giorni fa · The Thirty Years War (1618 -1648) The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) was a complex and multifaceted struggle that crushed much of Europe, especially the Sacred Roman Domain. Crossing three decades, it included various nations and brought about in noteworthy political, devout, and social changes. Here may be a point by point examination of the war.
14 mag 2024 · 2.8 House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken (1654–1720) 2.9 House of Hesse ... (Gustavus Adolphus) 30 October 1611 – 6 November 1632 (21 years and 7 days)
6 mag 2024 · This portrays Gustavus Adolphus as a visionary, a ruler with a mission to establish his dominance and replace the existing powers. The image of the lion wresting the scepter from the ruler signifies the king’s drive to take control and reshape the political landscape. Personally, “The Lion from the North” resonates with me on a deep level.
